Benjamin Moore Queen's Wreath 1426

What are Benjamin Moore Queen's Wreath undertones?

The undertone of Queen's Wreath can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Queen's Wreath 1426 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 231° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1426 Queen's Wreath HSL code: 231, 14%, 55%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Queen's Wreath

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Queen's Wreath:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

1426
Queen's Wreath

• 1440
  Irises

  

• CSP-455
  Faded Violet

  

• 1425
  Dreamy

  

Darker shades

1426
Queen's Wreath

• 1427
  French Violet

  

• 1435
  Blue Gaspe

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Queen's Wreath with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 51, such as Benjamin Moore Woodcliff Lake and Silver Fox.

1426
Queen's Wreath

• 980
  Woodcliff Lake

  

• 2108-50
  Silver Fox

  

• CSP-70
  Upper West Side

  

• 1542
  Himalayan Trek

  

• HC-175
  Briarwood

  

• AF-685
  Thunder

  

• HC-103
  Cromwell Gray

  

LRV of Queen's Wreath

Queen's Wreath has an LRV of 23.8% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#7C819D
RGB Decimal	124, 129, 157
RGB Percent	48.63%, 50.59%, 61.57%
HSV	Hue: 231° Saturation: 21.02% Value: 61.57%
HSL	hsl(231, 14, 55)
CMYK	Cyan: 21.02 Magenta: 17.83 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 38.43
YIQ	Y: 130.697 I: -11.977 Q: 7.656
XYZ	X: 22.246 Y: 22.419 Z: 35.044
CIE Lab	L:54.469 a:4.39 b:-15.563
CIE Luv	L:54.469 u:-4.196 v:-23.486
Decimal	8159645
Hunter Lab	47.349, 1.004, -10.738